OUR STORY:

ABOUT US

Forged in the fires of kettles and cooled in the depths of cellars, Iron Heart Canning was born with a deep desire to foster a new era in the craft beer industry, paving the way for small and middle-market breweries to offer a superior level product on a competitive platform.

At its core, Iron Heart is about building strong partnerships with local breweries and helping them expand into new markets. We have come a long way from our humble beginning, but our commitment to this mission has not wavered, and our dedication to seeking an unrivaled level of quality and packaging expertise in the beer industry has never been stronger.

Beer is in our blood and in our roots. As we expand beyond the borders of hops and barley to exciting new products within the beverage industry, our principal values will always remain the same: Our commitment to our customers is the foundation of our business. The quality of the finished product is second to nothing. Delivery, execution, and operational excellence define us.

Canning:

High performance production canning for the craft beer and beverage industry

Flexible can size capabilities

In-line pressure sensitive labeling

Nitrogen dosing

Date Coding

Materials:

Printed cans: on-demand, pay-as-you-go, long-term warehousing

Blank and Shrink Sleeve labeled cans

Can Ends, Pak-Techs, and Trays

Pressure sensitive labels

In-house supply chain to manage everything

Quality Control:

Prominent industry leading expertise

Dissolved Oxygen testing and evaluation

Innovative filling techniques for minimizing dissolved oxygen pick-up

Advanced seam inspection capabilities

Rigorous cleaning and sanitation procedures

Laboratory capabilities for microbiological inspection

MEET THE CREW:

THE IRONHEART TEAM

Over the years we have grown to become a team comprised of prominent industry leaders and operational experts. We pride ourselves on the work that we do, the value that we provide to our customers, and the business that we represent. We continue to set the bar higher for ourselves and strive to achieve greater standards every day.

JOB LISTINGS

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to assist on canning runs. The position offers hands-on training and tremendous growth potential for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an Assistant Operator, you’ll serve an important support role for the Lead Canning Line Operator. Tasks include:

Unloading and setting up equipment in the morning, as well as breaking down and packing up at day’s end

Mixing sanitizing chemicals and thoroughly cleaning equipment

Weighing cans to ensure they contain just the right amount of beer

Working the depalletizer to provide the canning line with a steady supply of cans throughout the day

Collaborating with the head operator and brewery staff

Learning to efficiently and safely operate heavy packaging machinery

REQUIREMENTS:
Ideal candidates for this position fit the following description:

Mechanical: Equipment doesn’t always work as it should. As an Assistant Operator, you’ll often need to independently troubleshoot issues and make on-site adjustments/repairs.

Physically Fit: Mobile canning requires strength, coordination, and endurance. You’ll need to hull 150-lb. pallets of cans, push the 800-lb. canning line into place (it is on wheels), stay on your feet for lengthy 12-hour shifts, and perform countless other physical tasks.

Flexible Schedule: Every week is different, depending on the breweries scheduled. Long hours and overnight stays are common.

Hardworking: Pride in your work, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are all essential.

Beer Knowledge: Home brewing or brewery experience is a plus, as is a general appreciation for great craft beer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at job sites including loud noise, high and low temperatures and small working areas. Physical demands:

Ability to continuously stand or walk

Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to perform repetitive motion functions in support of canning line operations

Ability to pass a DOT physical and motor vehicle driving record review

Working closely with brewery owners, head brewers, and all brewery staff

REQUIREMENTS:
If the following describes your skill set, we’d love to hear from you:

You have previous brewery or packaging experience

You enjoy working with your hands and have the mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair equipment on site

You are a self-starter who takes pride in his/her work and goes the extra mile to get a job done right

Your people skills are top notch

You are customer driven and results oriented

You already know that long, irregular hours are commonplace in the beer industry

Traveling daily to breweries sounds like a cool perk to you

Not only is craft beer your beverage of choice, but you are also well-versed on beer volume calculations and production brewery equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at job sites including loud noise, high and low temperatures and small working areas. Physical demands:

Ability to continuously stand or walk

Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to perform repetitive motion functions in support of canning line operations

Ability to pass a DOT physical and motor vehicle driving record review